Aldwick West is a coastal ward in the Arun district of West Sussex, covering part of the Bognor Regis urban area. The ward includes residential neighborhoods, local amenities, and stretches of coastline along the English Channel. It is bordered by Aldwick East to the northeast and Marine to the southwest, with easy access to Bognor Regis town center. The area features a mix of housing, from detached homes to smaller terraced properties, catering to a range of residents.
The ward is known for its proximity to the seafront, with Aldwick Beach offering a quieter alternative to Bognor Regis' main promenade. Green spaces like Hotham Park and the Aldwick Estate provide recreational areas for walking and leisure. Public transport links connect the ward to nearby towns, including Chichester and Littlehampton. Local shops, schools, and healthcare facilities serve the community, making it a practical residential location.
Area overview
On average Aldwick West has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Aldwick West is £46,899 per year. There are 2 schools in Aldwick West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
8%
Connectivity
N/A
Area Profile
Aldwick West Population
6,279
Population density
3,183.4 per km²
Demographics
British
5,878
93.6%
Other White
207
3.3%
Irish
37
0.59%
White and Asian (mixed)
24
0.38%
Other
22
0.35%
Total population: 6,280
Christian
3,602
57.35%
No religion
2,254
35.89%
Not answered
331
5.27%
Other religion
32
0.51%
Muslim
31
0.49%
Total population: 6,281
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,459
27.07%
No qualifications
1,078
20%
Level 3 (A level)
868
16.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
839
15.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
595
11.04%
Total 16+ residents: 5,390
Employed
2,484
46.07%
Retired
2,183
40.49%
Looking after home or family
190
3.52%
Long-term sick or disabled
147
2.73%
Student
111
2.06%
Total 16+ residents: 5,392
Housing
Owns outright
1,524
53.42%
Owns with a mortgage
753
26.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
249
8.73%
Other social rented
227
7.96%
Social rents from council
56
1.96%
Total households: 2,853
Detached
1,422
49.82%
Semi-detached
700
24.53%
Terraced
465
16.29%
Purpose-built flat
215
7.53%
Converted/shared house (inc HMO)
29
1.02%
Total households: 2,854
Property prices in Aldwick West
Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 in Aldwick West area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,170,000.
